This Kale Broccoli Salad is a nutrient-packed, vibrant dish that's perfect for a healthy lunch or as a side at dinner. This salad has the robust flavors and textures of kale and roasted broccoli with a mix of crisp veggies topped with sliced almonds for crunchiness. It’s a delicious way to enjoy a variety of fresh, wholesome ingredients in one bowl.
Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Then sprinkle a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the kale and massage it with your hands for about 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften and become a darker green.
Place the broccoli on a baking sheet and cover with the remaining olive oil. Spread the broccoli out one one even layer and roast in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes until the broccoli is crispy and browned.
In a large bowl spread the kale over the bottom. Add in the roasted broccoli, shredded carrots, pickled onions, sliced tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, mini cucumbers, and sliced almonds.
Finally, drizzle the Smoky Poblano Ranch or your favorite dressing over the top of the salad and mix to combine if you would like.
Feel free to customize the salad with other add-ins like chopped apples, crumbled feta cheese, or cheddar cheese. You can also add in your favorite protein to this salad to make it more of a whole meal, consider roasted chicken, tuna or chickpeas.
Kale Broccoli Salad FAQS:
You will need the following ingredients:
kale, olive oil, broccoli florets, shredded carrots, pickled red onions, heirloom or beefsteak tomato, yellow bell pepper, mini cucumbers, sliced almonds, Smoky Poblano Ranch Dressing
You will need the following supplies:
an oven or air fryer, a large bowl
Place leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days
This Kale Broccoli Salad is best served chilled.
Notes:
- Feel free to customize the salad with other add-ins like chopped apples, crumbled feta cheese, or cheddar cheese.
- You can add in your favorite protein to this salad to make it more of a whole meal, consider roasted chicken, tuna or chickpeas.
- This salad holds up well in the refrigerator, making it a great option for meal prep. Just be sure to store the dressing separately if you plan to keep it for more than a day to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- You can use your air fryer to roast the broccoli if you prefer to use a smaller appliance. 375°F for about 7-8 minutes, watch carefully.
Kale Broccoli Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- ½ cup carrots, shredded
- ¼ cup pickled red onions
- 1 heirloom or beefsteak tomato, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups mini cucumbers, sliced lengthwise
- ¼ cup almonds, sliced
- Salt, to taste
- Smoky Poblano Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Place the chopped kale in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the kale and massage it with your hands for about 2-3 minutes until the leaves soften and become a darker green.
- Place the broccoli on a baking sheet and cover with the remaining olive oil. Spread the broccoli out one one even layer and roast in the oven for 7-8 minutes until the broccoli is crispy and browned.
- In a large bowl spread the kale over the bottom. Add in the roasted broccoli, shredded carrots, pickled onions, sliced tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, mini cucumbers, and sliced almonds.
- Drizzle the Smoky Poblano Ranch or your favorite dressing over the top of the salad and mix to combine if you would like.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad with other add-ins like chopped apples, crumbled feta cheese, or cheddar cheese.
- You can add in your favorite protein to this salad to make it more of a whole meal, consider roasted chicken, tuna or chickpeas.
- This salad holds up well in the refrigerator, making it a great option for meal prep. Just be sure to store the dressing separately if you plan to keep it for more than a day to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- You can use your air fryer to roast the broccoli if you prefer to use a smaller appliance. 375°F for about 7-8 minutes, watch carefully.
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